I go through some of Santosh Sivan’s cinematography techniques to help you understand his unique style.
Just to be clear: Santosh Sivan changes his style to suit the movies he shoots. The goal of this video and article is to drum up enthusiasm and a yearning to learn more.
Warning: I do not claim this knowledge is 100% accurate. Just think of it as an endorsement of his work. If you want accuracy, look someplace else.
I hope you’ve found this video useful. If I’ve stoked your interest in Santosh Sivan’s work, please watch the movies he shot and check out his interview at the BFI:
could you please mention the lenses he had used…..and his aspect ratio too…
HI, watched the video essay on Santhosh Sivan.
There is a word you use at 3.53 : “in exterior location he uses …..” Cant make out.
Would be great if you can mention it as a reply.
many thanks
Exterior means outside. Interior is inside.
at 3.52, the commentary says “at exterior location he uses a “silhouette,” a classical way to add…
is silhouette the word ?
Iruvar is indeed a wonderful movie which everyone should see. I don’t understand why those kind of classics are not available worldwide, like in a box with the Best of Mani Ratnam for example. My copy is just a downloaded dvd rip, but if I can buy the dvd, I would definitely do that! All the best.
The Mani Ratnam film you mentioned as your favorite Sivan work. Is it Iruvar (1997)? I haven’t seen it and would like to. Do you have an online streamed / downloadable version?
Hi you can get a DVD from amazon.in.
I always got fascinated about santhosh sivan’s work. This info pushing me a lot to know more about his works….thank u so much sareesh.
You’re welcome!
Thanks for sharing this info and interview on Santosh Sivan. I knew nothing about him or his work and found it very interesting.
You’re welcome!